Monthly Archives: October 2008

Happy Dress Up Day

This evening, Jennifer and I walked around the Rice Village to check out the people in costume in clubs and bars. We went into one with a live band. I had a margarita on the rocks and Jennifer a beer … Continue reading

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Old Friend Came to Visit

John is one of my 2nd oldest friends. I have known him since I was in 8th grade. He just recently started being a trucker, driving big semi trucks across the country. Today he was making a delivery in Houston. … Continue reading

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1st Day Back Teaching

According to the official report at around 1p, between 65-70% of the students enrolled at the college returned today. That is pretty good. I heard that 75% returned in a Mississippi college after Katrina. There were students of mine that … Continue reading

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1st Day Back on the Island

Well I am back on the island and got to play with Mercury (my computer) for the 1st time in 22 days. It is hard to imagine how much water really got on the island. Even though it was only … Continue reading

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Day 23: Finally Home

Since the boil water order has been lifted and I start back to work on Monday, I finally left my 2nd home at Jennifer’s and drove down to my 1st home. The island is more cleaned up since I came … Continue reading

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Day 22: Boil Water Lifted

Galveston Island finally lifted the boil water order. So when I go back down on Monday I do not have to worry about what to do about cleaning dishes and brushing teeth. Yay. Here is the complete article. City lifts … Continue reading

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Day 20: Still Here

I am still here in Houston with Jennifer. Galveston still has a boil water advisory. Also there is no cable in the island so no internet. Faculty at the college are to meet on Monday to discuss how we will … Continue reading

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Day 19: A Relaxing Evening

Tonight for dinner, Jennifer and I went to the Daily Review Cafe with my friend Ron.. He has been living in Houston and taking daily trips to his house in Galveston fixing and going through stuff. Though his house is … Continue reading

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